Annals of internal medicine
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Time-updated systolic blood pressure and the progression of chronic kidney disease: a cohort study.
Previous reports of the longitudinal association between achieved blood pressure (BP) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have not incorporated time-updated BP with appropriate covariate adjustment. ⋯ National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
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Multicenter Study
An analysis of calibration and discrimination among multiple cardiovascular risk scores in a modern multiethnic cohort.
Accurate risk assessment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is essential to effectively balance the risks and benefits of therapy for primary prevention. ⋯ National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
A nutritional formula enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants for the healing of pressure ulcers: a randomized trial.
Trials on specific nutritional supplements for the treatment of pressure ulcers (PUs) have been small, inconsistent in their formulations, or unsuccessful in controlling for total supplement calorie or protein content. ⋯ Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Maggiore della Carità.